QUICK PART REPLACEMENT
A quick way to replace capacitors and resistors in most sets can be accomplished in the following way: Cut out the old part by clipping the leads very close to the part itself. Take the leads on the new part and wind them around a piece of stiff wife, precision screwdriver, or test lead in the form of a lightly coiled spiral spring. The coil can then be slipped over the remaining portion of the original leads and easily soldered into place. This is much easier than struggling to unsolder the component form its original solder point, and often makes it easier to replace if it is located under other components and wires.
-George Murdock

A FACE LIFT FOR A DULL FINISH
Formby's Furniture Face Lift kit can often rejuvenate the original finish on most sets if the finish has dulled but is still intact and not alligatored. The rejuvenated finish can either be glossy or satin as the user desires. This often saves the time and trouble of complete refinishing.
-George Murdock

RESTORING THE ORIGINAL WOOD FINISH
Another excellent product for restoring the original beauty and depth to a wood finish without refinishing is Howard's Restor-A-Finish. When applied and rubbed with #0000 steel wool, the product cleans, removes scratches, watermarks, white rings, etc. Several colors are available, depending on the shade of wood that you're working with.
-George Murdock

ADDING LUSTER TO A PORTABLE SET
Ever wonder how to restore the luster to the airplane cloth used on many portable sets? A few coats of Future acrylic floor coating will make it shine again. First, clean the cloth with Fantastik or Formula 409 to remove dirt. Then wipe on the Future with a cloth and let it dry. It will soak in and become glossier with each coat. This will work on many other surfaces, too. Be sure to try it on an inconspicuous spot first. Future may be removed easily with household detergent and ammonia.
-George Murdock

BROWN CLOTH LINE CORDS
If brown cloth-covered line cord is no readily available, one can make a satisfactory substitute by dyeing the gold or white modern cloth cord with a dark-colored wood stain.
-H. Brams

INTERMITTENT WIRE-WOUND RESISTORS
Many intermittent problems in radios arise from defective cloth or metal-covered wirewound resisters which open up when they become warm. Replace these as necessary.
-H. Brams

RATTLING SPEAKERS
Buzzing or rattling noises in speakers may arise from material that has become trapped between the rim of the cone and the frame or the speaker at the rear of the cone.
-H. Brams

HUM PROBLEMS
If a power transformer is replaced in a set, the sound may sometimes become garbled or a hum be heard. Bypassing the 117 VAC primary leads to ground through 0.01 mfd 600 V capacitors will often eliminate this problem. also, shielding the lead from the volume control to the first audio tube reduces hum in many sets.
-H. Brams

REPLACING PARTS IN PHILCO RADIOS
Restoration of Philco radios is generally tedious because the capacitors are mounted inside small Bakelite blocks. Removing these blocks leaves holes in the chassis which spoils the appearance of the set. The following procedure allows one to clean up the wiring to a considerable degree without changing the outside appearance of the set. Cut off the tubular part of the capacitor block through which the screw goes and use these as spacers for mounting terminal strips. Pass the original screw through the strip, then through a lock washer and then the spacer. Then mount the assembly in the original hole.
-H. Brams

RUBBER-COVERED DRIVE WHEELS
The rubber rims of drive wheels can often be replaced by belts or O-rings. There are various sources for these, such as plumbing supplies, tape recorder parts, auto stores, sewing and vacuum repair shops, etc. A good source of O-rings is the R. W. Scott Co., 2345 Fourth St., Berkeley, CA 94710. One should lift the O-ring onto the rim of a wheel rather than rolling it on. otherwise, it may have tendency to roll off under use.
-H. Brams

LOOSE TUBE BASES
Loose tube bases may easily be re-attached to the glass bulb with the new instant crazy glues. The glue sets quickly and no unsightly glue lines remain.
-H. Brams

CUTTING SCREWS
When a screw must be cut to a certain size, first put a nut on it. After cutting the screw, make the cut end slightly pointed with a metal file, then remove he nut. The screw will now easily enter its appropriate hole.
-H. Brams

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